Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen Review
The Sarasa R is Zebra’s entry into the “more saturated” gel ink color market. Like the Uni-ball One, this gel ink is formulated for brighter and deeper colors than Zebra’s standard gel ink. Also like...
View ArticleMaruman Into-One Binder Mini Giveaway
Maruman has been a great supporter of The Pen Addict, and their latest care package included a wide range of goods we will be exploring soon. To begin with, I wanted to get a giveaway going for the...
View ArticleLaban Antique II Fountain Pen Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)In a long line of "new to me" pens after the past few months, the Laban...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, featuring a very special Field Notes...
We are rolling right along with our Relay FM fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. With over $200,000 raised so far this year, and over $1,000,000 (!) in the three years since we began...
View ArticleSailor Compass 1911 Fountain Pen Review
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 478 - 27% More Color Density
Pilot Vanishing Point Black Ice 2021 LE 2022 planner season is well underway, and I break down a few of the basics if you are looking to pick up your first planner, or find a new one that better suits...
View ArticleSan Francisco Pen Show Haul - AKA “Go Shorty, It’s your birthday!”
(Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many...
View ArticleMaruman Into-One Binder Mini Giveaway Winner
The Maruman Into-One Mini Binder is a fun and surprisingly functional mini-notebook. I had one to give away this week, and the winner is: Congrats Dean! I’ve sent you an email to collect your shipping...
View ArticleMisfill, I Forgot To Do It Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticleBirmingham Pen Co. Eroded Bronze Ink Review
“Brad, if you start with one ink from Birmingham Pen Co., make it Eroded Bronze.”This was the advice I was given when I was shopping for my first batch of Birmingham Inks. I heeded that advice, right...
View Article2022 Kokuyo Jibun Techo First Kit Mini B6 Slim Giveaway
It is officially planner season in these parts, meaning I get to give away some of the coolest, most sought after 2022 planners to stationery lovers like yourself. To kick things off with a bang, I...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, featuring a very special Field Notes...
We are rolling right along with our Relay FM fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. With over $300,000 raised so far this year, and over $1,000,000 (!) in the three years since we began...
View ArticlePennonia Tihanyi Lila Ink Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)Purple inks have always been a favorite of mine, and I'm always excited to...
View ArticlePennonia Vattacukor Fountain Pen Ink Review
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where...
View ArticleYoseka Stationery - A Quick Visit
(Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 479 - Fountain Pen Companion with Urban Hafner
FPC stands for Fountain Pen … Capybara? It was my pleasure to be joined this week by Urban Hafner. His labor of love, Fountain Pen Compainion, has become the online home for fountain pen and ink...
View Article2022 Kokuyo Jibun Techo First Kit Mini B6 Slim Winner
It’s officially 2022 Planner Go Time! My first planner giveaway of the season is the Kokuyo Jibun Techo First Kit, which is for all of you mega-planners out there. And the winner is: Congrats...
View ArticleMisfill, Giggle Water Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticleCaran d’Ache 849 Rollerball Pen Review
As a Caran d’Ache 849 fan, I’ll admit I was concerned when I saw the first images of the new 849 Rollerball. Residing squarely on the CHONKY side of the size ledger, would this break the magic spell...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, featuring a very special Field Notes...
This is it! We are getting down to the wire with our raffle to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. With just over a day left to get in on the Pen Addict raffle, the prizes available...
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